mi querido esposo
/mi keɾido esposo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "my dear husband" is translated into Spanish as mi querido esposo.
This phrase is an affectionate way to refer to one's spouse.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of mi (my), querido (dear/beloved) and esposo (husband).
Which one should you use?
While esposo is the standard word for husband, marido is a common synonym that can be used interchangeably. You can say mi querido marido to convey the same meaning.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The phrasing mi querido esposo sounds somewhat formal or literary. You will often find it in romantic poetry or written letters rather than in casual daily speech. For a more formal way to say "my beloved husband", you can use Mi amado marido.
How do you pronounce it?
/mi keɾido esposo/
Did you know?
- The word esposo shares a distant root with the English word 'sponsor', as both come from the concept of making a formal pledge or promise.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, using the term querido in person can feel overly dramatic or 'old-fashioned', as if you are a character in a nineteenth-century soap opera.
- While querido means 'dear', the verb it comes from, querer, means both 'to love' and 'to want'. Because of this, mi querido esposo can subtly imply 'my wanted husband'.
Examples in context
- Mi querido esposo, eres el pilar de nuestra familia y mi compañero de vida. Te amo con todo mi corazón.My dear husband, you are the pillar of our family and my life partner. I love you with all my heart.
- Mi amado marido, cada día que pasa mi amor por ti crece más. Eres mi fuerza y mi motivación.My beloved husband, with each passing day, my love for you grows stronger. You are my strength and motivation.
- Te amo, mi querido esposo.I love you, my dear husband.
Example conversation
María is introducing Mateo to a friend at a party.
- MaríaTe presento a mi querido esposo, Mateo.I introduce you to my dear husband, Mateo.
- MateoMucho gusto en conocerte, Mateo.Nice to meet you, Mateo.
- MaríaÉl es la persona más amable del mundo.He is the kindest person in the world.
- MateoSe nota que se quieren mucho.It's obvious that you love each other very much.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries esposo, mi, querido, CC BY-SA 4.0.
